Silent night, holy night - a song is born

Silent Night, Holy Night – the story of a song

A Christmas MusiTextical by and with Klaus Sauerbeck and Reiner Kowalski

Experience in a moving blend of music and text the origin story of "Silent Night, Holy Night," one of the most famous and beloved Christmas songs in the world, created in 1818 in Oberndorf near Salzburg by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber out of necessity, which went on an incredible triumphal march around the world..

Dr. Klaus Sauerbeck sensitively and empathetically tells the origin story of the song in the role of a good friend of Silent Night poet Joseph Mohr - a story full of drama, emotion, and faith in God.

Between the stories, the well-known singer Reiner Kowalski performs live many familiar German Christmas songs, which are not only tailored to the exciting stories but also invite clapping and singing along, creating a beautiful Christmas atmosphere in the church. 

Let yourself be taken into the world of Joseph Mohr while listening to the music and texts, and feel the magic of Christmas and the peace and joy of the Holy Night - here in Hintersee, where Joseph Mohr served as parish vicar for about nine years.

This wonderful Christmas event will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the parish church of Hintersee. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are available in advance for the price of 15 € here: XXXXXXXXXXX

Should there be any remaining tickets on the day of the event, they can be purchased on-site at the box office starting at 2:30 p.m.